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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,229.46, 25,158.13 and 10,272.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,229.46, 25,158.13 and 10,272.22 is: 14,176.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,229.46 : 25,158.13 = 10,272.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,229.46/25,158.13 = 10,272.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,229.46x = 25,158.13 × 10,272.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,229.46x = 258,429,757.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,429,757.57/18,229.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,176.49

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